{"id":3033,"date":"2025-04-23T15:20:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T22:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/answeringtoday.com\/staging\/4887\/?p=3033"},"modified":"2025-04-23T16:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T23:18:03","slug":"how-to-know-god-is-speaking-through-the-bible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/answeringtoday.com\/staging\/4887\/how-to-know-god-is-speaking-through-the-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know God is Speaking Through The Bible?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3033\" class=\"elementor elementor-3033\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29e284e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29e284e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dffa1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3dffa1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb0293b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb0293b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e87df43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e87df43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">QUESTION:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dab48b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7dab48b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOW DO I KNOW GOD IS SPEAKING THROUGH THE BIBLE?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d9781d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d9781d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1ddab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1ddab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ANSWER:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-203483f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"203483f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>God still speaks today, and if you want to hear His voice, the clearest way is to read His Word daily\u2014chapter by chapter, verse by verse\u2014with prayer and expectation, trusting the Holy Spirit to make His message known to your heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ec4c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9ec4c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"311\">Can I really hear God by reading His Word?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"619\">I\u2019ve heard people say things like, <em data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"375\">\u201cGod gave me this verse,\u201d<\/em> or <em data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"425\">\u201cThe Lord spoke to me through this passage.\u201d<\/em> Some even share how a single verse turned their situation around or gave them the exact direction they were praying for. They say it was as if God Himself was speaking straight to their hearts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"713\">But is that possible? Can a verse from the Bible become <strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"706\">God\u2019s personal revelation<\/strong> to me?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"743\">Maybe you&#8217;ve asked yourself:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"999\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"787\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"787\"><em data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"787\">Can God actually speak to me like that?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"845\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"845\"><em data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"845\">How do I know when it\u2019s Him, not just my imagination?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"921\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"921\"><em data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"921\">How do I even find the \u201cright\u201d verse\u2014the one He wants to give me today?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"999\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"999\"><em data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"999\">How long do I need to read before I get a revelation? Is there a formula?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1316\">These are honest, important questions. And the truth is\u2014<strong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1098\">yes, God does speak through His Word.<\/strong> The Bible is not just a collection of ancient writings; it is the living voice of God preserved in written form. But learning to hear that voice takes time, spiritual sensitivity, and a heart that genuinely seeks Him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1726\">In this article, we will explore how God speaks through the Bible, the role of the Holy Spirit in that process, how to recognize when a verse is truly for you, and how to posture your heart to hear Him clearly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb9bcc6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"eb9bcc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26ba562 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26ba562\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"350\">1. How God Spoke in the Old and New Testament<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"702\">Throughout the Bible, God made Himself known by speaking to people in <strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"469\">personal, powerful, and often dramatic ways<\/strong>. The Scriptures are filled with examples of God communicating through visions, dreams, angels, and even audible voices. Though the methods varied, the purpose was always the same: <strong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"701\">to reveal His will, His character, and His plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"737\">Let\u2019s look at a few key examples:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"737\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"761\">Old Testament<\/h5>\n<ol data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1966\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"977\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"977\"><strong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"777\">Abraham<\/strong> \u2013 God <strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"802\">spoke directly<\/strong> to Abraham, calling him out of his homeland and later establishing His covenant with him. <strong><em data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"962\">\u201cNow the Lord had said to Abram: \u2018Get out of your country&#8230;\u2019\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 12:1)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1145\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"991\">Jacob<\/strong> \u2013 God appeared to Jacob in a <strong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1042\">dream of a ladder<\/strong> reaching to heaven (Genesis 28:12), and later <strong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1125\">wrestled with him in bodily form<\/strong> (Genesis 32:24\u201330).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1308\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1308\"><strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1174\">Joseph (the Dreamer)<\/strong> \u2013 God gave Joseph <strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1213\">prophetic dreams<\/strong> about his future and used him to interpret dreams in Egypt (Genesis 37:5\u201310; Genesis 41:1\u201339).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1457\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1322\">Moses<\/strong> \u2013 God spoke to Moses <strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1370\">through a burning bush<\/strong>, and later <strong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1398\">face to face<\/strong>, as a man speaks to his friend (Exodus 3:4; Exodus 33:11).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1565\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1565\"><strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1472\">Samuel<\/strong> \u2013 As a child, Samuel heard God <strong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1529\">audibly call his name<\/strong> during the night (1 Samuel 3:1\u201310).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1693\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1693\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1580\">Gideon<\/strong> \u2013 God spoke to Gideon through an <strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1623\">angel<\/strong> and confirmed His word with miraculous signs (Judges 6:11\u201324, 36\u201340).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1828\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1828\"><strong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1708\">Isaiah<\/strong> \u2013 The prophet saw the <strong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1760\">Lord seated on His throne<\/strong> and received his call through a <strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1812\">heavenly vision<\/strong> (Isaiah 6:1\u20138).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1966\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1966\"><strong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1843\">Daniel<\/strong> \u2013 God revealed deep mysteries to Daniel through <strong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1914\">visions and dreams<\/strong>, both his own and those of others (Daniel 2, 7\u201312).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1990\">New Testament<\/h5>\n<ol data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2920\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2118\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2037\">Zechariah (father of John the Baptist)<\/strong> \u2013 God sent <strong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2070\">the angel Gabriel<\/strong> to speak with him in the temple (Luke 1:11\u201320).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2247\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2247\"><strong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2149\">Mary (mother of Jesus)<\/strong> \u2013 Gabriel appeared again to Mary with a message from God about the birth of Jesus (Luke 1:26\u201338).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2396\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2396\"><strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2280\">Joseph (husband of Mary)<\/strong> \u2013 God spoke to Joseph <strong data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2316\">in dreams<\/strong> multiple times, giving direction and protection (Matthew 1:20\u201321; 2:13, 19\u201320).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2528\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2528\"><strong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2410\">Peter<\/strong> \u2013 God gave Peter a <strong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2463\">vision of a sheet from heaven<\/strong> to prepare him for the inclusion of the Gentiles (Acts 10:9\u201316).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2732\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2732\"><strong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2548\">Paul (Saul)<\/strong> \u2013 Jesus appeared to Paul in a <strong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2598\">blinding vision<\/strong> on the road to Damascus and later spoke to him in other <strong data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2682\">visions and revelations<\/strong> (Acts 9:3\u20136; Acts 18:9\u201310; 2 Corinthians 12:1\u20134).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2920\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2920\"><strong data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2759\">John (the Apostle)<\/strong> \u2013 The entire Book of Revelation was given through a <strong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2833\">series of visions<\/strong> shown to John while he was in the Spirit on the island of Patmos (Revelation 1:10\u201320).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f689845 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f689845\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41b0232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41b0232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"539\">2. How God Speaks Today: Through the Scriptures with the Help of the Holy Spirit<\/h4>\n<blockquote data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"717\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"717\"><em data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"695\"><strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"694\">\u201cGod, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"717\">Hebrews 1:1\u20132<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"889\">In the past, God spoke through the prophets, angels, dreams, visions, and various signs. But now, <strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"839\">in these last days<\/strong>, He has spoken <strong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"889\">through His Son, Jesus Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"922\"><strong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"922\">a. Jesus: The Living Word<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1036\">Jesus is not only the messenger\u2014<strong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"978\">He is the message.<\/strong> The Gospel of John begins with this powerful declaration:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1193\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1193\"><em data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1172\">\u201cIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God\u2026 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1193\">John 1:1,14<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1481\">Every word Jesus spoke during His earthly ministry was the very Word of God. Everything we need to know about God&#8217;s character, His will, His kingdom, and His salvation has been <strong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1436\">perfectly revealed in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ<\/strong>, and faithfully recorded in the <strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1480\">Gospels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1805\">After His resurrection and ascension, the Lord Jesus <strong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1579\">commissioned and empowered His apostles<\/strong> to write the rest of the New Testament\u2014epistles, historical records like Acts, and prophetic revelation like the book of Revelation\u2014so that His Church would be equipped with all the truth necessary for faith and godly living.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1879\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h5 data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1879\"><strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1879\">b. Is There Still More to Say? Or Has God Already Said It All?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2196\">Some believers\u2014especially within conservative evangelical circles\u2014hold to the doctrine called <strong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1995\">\u201cSola Scriptura\u201d<\/strong>, meaning <strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2024\">Scripture alone<\/strong>. This view asserts that <strong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2173\">everything God wants the Church to know about salvation, doctrine, and how to live has already been written in the Bible<\/strong>. Based on verses like:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2296\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2296\"><em data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2270\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2269\">\u201c\u2026that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2273\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2296\">1 Corinthians 4:6<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2302\">And:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2411\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2411\"><em data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2394\"><strong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2393\">\u201c\u2026contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2397\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2411\">Jude 1:3<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2637\">They emphasize that we must be careful not to <strong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2482\">add to or go beyond<\/strong> the Scriptures. While God still <strong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2525\">guides<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2539\">comforts<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2556\">reveals<\/strong> personal application today, He will never contradict or add to His written Word.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2838\">This view does not deny the <strong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2701\">active work of the Holy Spirit<\/strong>, but instead honors the completeness and sufficiency of Scripture as the <strong data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2794\">final authority<\/strong> in the life of the believer and the church.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2906\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2906\"><strong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2906\">c. The Role of the Holy Spirit: Our Teacher and Reminder<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3016\">Before Jesus returned to the Father, He promised to send the Holy Spirit to continue teaching His disciples:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3208\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3208\"><em data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3189\"><strong data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3188\">\u201cBut the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3192\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3208\">John 14:26<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3321\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3321\"><em data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3302\"><strong data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3301\">\u201cHowever, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3305\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3321\">John 16:13<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3527\">These promises are crucial. The Holy Spirit does not bring <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3399\">new doctrines<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3424\">fresh revelations<\/strong> that replace Scripture\u2014but He brings understanding and remembrance of what Jesus has already revealed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3895\">Notice that Jesus said the Holy Spirit will <strong data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3586\">remind us<\/strong> of His teachings. This implies that we must first <strong data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3659\">know His teachings<\/strong>\u2014we must read them, meditate on them, and store them in our hearts. Just like a computer can only retrieve what has already been downloaded, the Holy Spirit brings back to our minds the truths we&#8217;ve previously encountered in God&#8217;s Word.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3998\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3998\"><em data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3977\"><strong data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3976\">\u201cYour word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"3980\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"3998\">Psalm 119:11<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4231\">If we want to <strong data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4032\">hear God speak<\/strong>, we must <strong data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4050\">read<\/strong> the Scriptures regularly and <strong data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4114\">meditate on them day and night<\/strong> (Joshua 1:8). It\u2019s through this intentional and prayerful time in God\u2019s Word that we become familiar with His voice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52bf4a5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"52bf4a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c8adf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c8adf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"315\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"315\">3. Why Would God Speak Through Scripture?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"459\">If God has already spoken in the past through prophets, angels, and direct encounters\u2014why would He now choose to speak through a written book?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"729\">Because <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"552\">the Bible is not just a record of what God said\u2014it&#8217;s how He still speaks today.<\/strong> It is the complete, living, and powerful Word through which God reaches the hearts of His children. Through Scripture, God accomplishes several essential purposes in our lives:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"769\">\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h5 data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"769\"><strong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"769\">a. To Teach Us Who He Is<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"912\">The Bible reveals God&#8217;s nature, character, and heart. Through its pages, we come to know Him as Creator, Redeemer, Judge, Father, and Friend.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1017\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1017\"><em data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"997\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"996\">\u201cThe Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1017\">Psalm 103:8<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1148\"><em data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1130\"><strong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1129\">\u201cThis is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1148\">John 17:3<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1293\">Every time we open the Word of God, we are invited to grow deeper in our <strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1243\">knowledge of Him<\/strong>\u2014not just head knowledge, but relational intimacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1343\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1343\"><strong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1343\">b. To Correct Us When We Are Wrong<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1543\">God uses His Word to convict us of sin, to challenge our assumptions, and to expose areas where we are off course. His correction is never cruel\u2014it is a loving discipline that brings us back to Him.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1659\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1659\"><em data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1637\"><strong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1636\">\u201cFor whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1640\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1659\">Proverbs 3:12<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1768\"><em data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1745\"><strong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1744\">\u201cAll Scripture is given by inspiration of God\u2026 for reproof, for correction\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1748\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1768\">2 Timothy 3:16<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1972\">If you&#8217;re open, a single verse can bring conviction, break down pride, and call you to repentance. It is often through these moments that we sense, unmistakably, that <strong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1972\">God is speaking directly to us.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2030\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2030\"><strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2030\">c. To Guide Us in the Way of Righteousness<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2175\">Life is filled with decisions, dilemmas, and distractions. The Bible acts as a divine compass, showing us how to live in a way that honors God.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2263\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2263\"><em data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2241\"><strong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2240\">\u201cYour word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2263\">Psalm 119:105<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2494\">God\u2019s Word doesn\u2019t just tell us what is right\u2014it empowers us to <strong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2343\">walk in it<\/strong>. When we don\u2019t know what to do, reading and meditating on Scripture opens the door for the Holy Spirit to <strong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2470\">guide our hearts<\/strong> in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2545\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h5 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"392\"><strong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"392\">d. To Reveal His Will for Our Lives<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"695\">God\u2019s will isn\u2019t limited to big life decisions like marriage, career, or where to live\u2014though the Scriptures certainly give principles that help us with those. More importantly, <strong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"694\">God speaks through His Word to show us how to live daily, what to pursue, what to avoid, and who He wants us to become<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"887\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"887\"><em data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"867\"><strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"866\">\u201cDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"887\">Romans 12:2<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"909\">God\u2019s will includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1023\">His <strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"936\">general commands<\/strong> for all believers (like forgiving others, loving your enemies, repenting of sin, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1085\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1085\">His <strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1049\">moral standards<\/strong> (such as honesty, purity, humility)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1300\">And even <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1125\">situational instructions<\/strong>, where the Holy Spirit may bring a specific verse to your mind that addresses exactly what you\u2019re facing\u2014revealing what God <strong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1284\">prescribes and requires of you<\/strong> in that moment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1375\">For example, if you&#8217;re wrestling with unforgiveness, God may lead you to:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1510\"><em data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1487\"><strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1486\">\u201cAnd be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1510\">Ephesians 4:32<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1583\">If you\u2019re anxious and unsure, the Holy Spirit may bring to remembrance:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1749\"><em data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1723\"><strong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1722\">\u201cBe anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1726\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1749\">Philippians 4:6\u20137<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1886\">These are not just comforting words\u2014they are <strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1843\">God\u2019s will being revealed through Scripture<\/strong>, tailored by the Spirit to your situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff8513 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4ff8513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a345f19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a345f19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"418\">4. How to Recognize When a Verse Is God\u2019s Word for You<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"665\">God\u2019s Word is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), but there are moments when a particular verse doesn\u2019t just inform\u2014it <em data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"549\">transforms<\/em>. It speaks so clearly, so directly to your heart and situation, that you know: <strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"664\">God is speaking to me right now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"742\">But how can you tell if a verse is truly God\u2019s Word for you at that moment?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"779\">Here are some ways to recognize it:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"828\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"828\"><strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"828\">a. The \u201cAha\u201d Moment of Revelation<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1036\">Sometimes, while reading the Bible, a verse will suddenly \u201clight up.\u201d It\u2019s as if the Holy Spirit pulls back the curtain and you see something you hadn\u2019t seen before. It brings instant clarity or conviction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1237\">It\u2019s more than intellectual understanding\u2014it\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1110\">spiritual recognition<\/strong>. That moment of clarity, often called an <em data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1166\">\u201cAha\u201d moment<\/em>, is one of the most common ways God reveals His Word personally to us.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1278\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1278\"><strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1278\">b. A Burning in the Heart<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1405\">This is exactly what happened to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus after Jesus revealed Himself through the Scriptures:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1547\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1547\"><em data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1528\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1527\">\u201cDid not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1547\">Luke 24:32<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1793\">When the Lord is speaking through His Word, <strong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1655\">there is often a spiritual warmth, a burning in your heart<\/strong>\u2014a deep sense that something holy is taking place. It\u2019s not emotionalism; it\u2019s a sacred moment where your spirit responds to God\u2019s Spirit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1837\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1837\"><strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1837\">c. A Deep and Settling Peace<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2042\">Another sign that a verse is from the Lord is the peace that comes with it. As you meditate on that passage, you may feel comforted, strengthened, and at rest\u2014<em data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2042\">even if your situation hasn\u2019t changed yet.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2190\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2190\"><em data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2166\"><strong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2165\">\u201c\u2026and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2190\">Philippians 4:7<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2348\">This peace is not natural; it is <strong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2251\">spiritual confirmation<\/strong>. It\u2019s the Holy Spirit assuring you that this word is indeed from the Lord, and you can trust it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2403\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2403\"><strong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2403\">d. It Speaks Directly to Your Situation<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2633\">Sometimes a verse will answer a question you\u2019ve been asking, confirm a direction you were unsure about, or even rebuke you in an area you were struggling to surrender. And it happens without forcing it\u2014the Scripture simply fits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2779\">This is often how God <strong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2682\">personalizes His Word<\/strong>. The message was written thousands of years ago, but it feels like it was written for you today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2825\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2825\"><strong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2825\">e. The Verse Keeps Reappearing<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"3044\">Another way God may highlight a verse is by <strong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2913\">repeating it through different sources<\/strong>. You may read it in your personal devotions, hear it in a sermon, see it on a social media post, or be reminded of it by a friend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3177\">When the same Scripture keeps coming up, take it seriously\u2014it could be God <strong data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3177\">emphasizing something He wants you to see or act on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3257\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3257\"><strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3257\">f. It Aligns with the Character of God and the Rest of Scripture<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3469\">God will never give you a \u201cpersonal word\u201d that contradicts His revealed Word. The verse you sense in your heart must <strong data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3424\">align with the truth of Scripture as a whole<\/strong> and reflect God\u2019s holy and loving character.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3548\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3548\"><em data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3529\"><strong data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3528\">\u201cSanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3532\" \/>\u2014 <em data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3548\">John 17:17<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3786\">This is why knowing the whole counsel of God\u2019s Word is important. The Holy Spirit reminds us of what we\u2019ve already read and studied (John 14:26), which means <strong data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"3747\">you must feed on the Word regularly<\/strong>, so He has something to remind you of.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9fc621 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f9fc621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-687c3a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"687c3a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"222\">Final Thought<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"298\">Yes\u2014<strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"254\">God still speaks today<\/strong>, and He speaks powerfully through His Word.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"574\">But here\u2019s the truth: <em data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"374\">you will not hear Him if you don\u2019t open your Bible<\/em>. You cannot be reminded of something you\u2019ve never read. You cannot meditate on something you\u2019ve never encountered. If you want to recognize God\u2019s voice, you must first become familiar with His words.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"644\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to read the Bible <strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"643\">every single day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"983\">Don\u2019t just flip to random verses hoping to find a message. Instead, develop the habit of reading <strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"784\">chapter by chapter and verse by verse<\/strong>. This will help you understand the story, the context, the background, and the right application. When you do this, you\u2019re not just gaining knowledge\u2014you\u2019re preparing your heart to hear God clearly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1204\">And every time you open your Bible, do so with <strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1058\">prayer and expectation<\/strong>. Ask God to speak. Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you. Come not out of duty, but with the attitude: <em data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1204\">\u201cLord, what do You want to show me today?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1308\">Because the God who spoke to Abraham, Jacob, Mary, and Paul is the same God who wants to speak to you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1406\">So open His Word. <strong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1381\">Read it. Meditate on it. Treasure it. And listen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong>God is still speaking!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1451\">You might also want to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/answeringtoday.com\/how-to-know-god-is-speaking-through-the-holy-spirit\/\"><strong>\u201cHow to Know God is Speaking Through the Holy Spirit?\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54fa198 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"54fa198\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does God still speak today? Yes\u2014and He speaks clearly through His written Word. 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